Decker Communication

JULY 20, 2021

Speak Human – If and when you watch the show, you’ll see how much Ted speaks in SHARPs, a cornerstone of the Decker Methodology. A SHARP (Story, Humor, Analogy, Reference/Quote, Picture) is that one bit of emotion that pushes our listeners over the edge – it makes them willing to act or be influenced.

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Sharpe Quinn Leadership Influence 141

Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I think a huge part of the way he motivates people are these displays of sharpness, which people just don’t expect him, because they mistake him for a b r or goofball.” If you’re unwilling to invest in a company, he felt, you shouldn’t qualify as a founder. Entrepreneurs are actually not risk takers,” says X.com CFO Roelof Botha.

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CFO Sharpe Engineering Learning-by-Doing 354

QAspire

MARCH 30, 2022

As attrition soared amidst pandemic, companies had to initiate short term measures to retain their best talent which included tactics like special salary hikes, off-cycle pay outs, work-from-anywhere options and offering special learning opportunities. We climb our way up through the winding roads with sharp turns.”

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leaderCommunicator

MARCH 21, 2022

Business transformation is a common way leaders evolve companies to compete in changing environments. Two years ago, Tapestry , the parent company of Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman experienced a shake up in the C-suite which resulted in several interim appointments, including the CEO. Why a Company's Purpose is Important.

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Sharpe Power Agility Price 78

Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 12, 2011

While that is the primary focus, what I found extremely interesting about The Lean Startup was the number of action items that work equally well for established companies as they do for startups. Build an “innovation factory:” I cannot over emphasize this point: the Lean Startup method works for all companies.

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Ries Company Entrepreneur Definition 216

N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Disclosure: My company, N2growth has worked with many of the organizations represented on this list. As someone who earns their living as a leadership advisor to Fortune 500 CEOs, I always keep a sharp eye peeled for up and coming leaders.

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CEO Sharpe Industry Execution 282

Leading Blog

MARCH 13, 2023

An automobile company might have bought a supplier of its batteries, or created its own dealerships. Whether vertically integrated or diversified, the boundaries of these organizations remained sharp, with the new activities reporting through the established hierarchy. How this has changed.

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Organization Outsourcing Mintzberg Core Competence 235

CO2

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Companies under visionary leaders are more profitable and have happier teams. A Deloitte study found that learning-centric companies are innovation champs. Continuous learning is like keeping your leadership blade sharp. It’s about crafting the future, not just predicting it. That’s our next trait.

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Sharpe McKinsey Crisis Management Crisis 78

HR Digest

OCTOBER 19, 2020

A company with top performers has a more prominent reputation than the competitors. One top performer in a company is enough to increase the production manifold as the person can deliver as much productivity as up to four average employees. The post How to attract High Performers for your Company appeared first on The HR Digest.

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Company How To Sharpe Construction 59

Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 14, 2019

Physical activity will keep them mentally sharp, meaning they will be able to work more productively. It is common knowledge that working for five days a week can cause stress and even depression, especially because the staff may not be as invested in the company as you are. Show Gratitude. Conclusion.

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Absenteeism Credit Scoring Workshop Stress 356

Decker Communication

JULY 29, 2020

Just because you shared it once in a company all-hands or a weekly Zoom meeting with your team doesn’t mean they grabbed onto that critical action that you’re requesting. To further drive memorability take your message one step further using SHARPs. SHARPs are powerful, make sure they’re in your messages. Then do it again.

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Sharpe Audience Storytelling Follow-up 98

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Many years later, in the eleventh century, Damascus steel was created, which was essentially used to produce effective and highly dangerous blades, which were both shatter-resistant and extremely sharp.

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Industry Construction Sharpe Resistance 100

Decker Communication

JULY 20, 2021

Speak Human – If and when you watch the show, you’ll see how much Ted speaks in SHARPs, a cornerstone of the Decker Methodology. A SHARP (Story, Humor, Analogy, Reference/Quote, Picture) is that one bit of emotion that pushes our listeners over the edge – it makes them willing to act or be influenced.

Sharpe 52

Sharpe Quinn Leadership Influence 52

Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 24, 2022

Low Action/Low Attitude Quadrant — (Deadbeat Danny) If you have any people that consistently live in this quadrant, you need to give Danny a sharp action/attitude adjustment. They need to be closely monitored on all their activities and ensure they understand that their poor attitude makes you re-think their future at the company.

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Team Sharpe Project Leadership 195

Decker Communication

JUNE 20, 2018

They were seeking buy-in on something that’s outside the scope of what we’ve done before as a company. This is why we emphasize the importance of using SHARPs –. A SHARP is that one bit of emotion that pushes our listeners over the edge – it makes them willing to act or be influenced. Get outside your comfort zone.”.

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Sharpe Budgeting Audience Influence 64

CEO Insider

JANUARY 3, 2020

Question: Why did you start your company? With its very much engineering-like traditional educational system, with dozens of thousands of highly educated and very sharp-minded people getting to the “wild” market of the 90s, it was obvious such a talent capital […].

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CEO Sharpe Wilde Education 75

Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Should it change as your company evolves? If your company grows, what do you gain or stand to lose by changing your brand? Their previous brand had a particular geographic focus, and the company wished to expand its market horizons while keeping their traditional name. It is your reputation 24/7, 365, and it never switches off.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

All three candidates are experienced individuals in their own fields and should help the company achieve accelerated growth in the industry. The updates to the Walgreens executive team were announced by CEO Tim Wentworth who also took up the position at the company quite recently, appointed in October 2023.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

After two years in the Army, he took a pay cut to go to work as a management trainee at the Sonoco Products Company. That probably started as a natural gift that he honed to a sharp edge over the years. Jim graduated from Clemson in 1953, when it was still a military school. Making good decisions isn’t that hard. Do what you do well.

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Sharpe Learning-by-Doing Advice Travel 174

The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 7, 2023

in 2022 as the sector saw a sharp reversal in fortunes. Often, however, companies are forced to lay people off in response to a very particular crisis. Nearly 100,000 workers were let go from the tech industry in the U.S. These redundancies were a result of a general downturn after a prolonged bull run.

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Crisis Short-term Long-term How To 102

Strategy Driven

JUNE 2, 2021

At some point in your business demand could rise rapidly resulting in a sharp spike in sales. Scaling in business is when a company is leveraging resources and increasing revenue. As you expand, it should be central to your company to find updated customer contacts, and you might need a reliable CRM tool to help. Housekeeping.

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Operations CRM Sharpe Finance 118

General Leadership

APRIL 18, 2013

Karen is the CEO of the New York-based strategic technology, staffing and project management company Sharp Decisions. Uncategorized Charity Honor Sharp Decisions V.E.T.S.' One inspiring leader who is answering the call to do just that it Karen Ross.

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Sharpe Learning-by-Doing Technology Teamwork 283

CO2

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Navigating the complexities of the corporate world requires more than just a sharp business acumen; it calls for guidance, insight, and strategic foresight. This is where business coaching and leadership development emerges as not just a support system, but a critical investment in the future of your company.

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Leadership Development Development Succession Execution 78

Decker Communication

JULY 29, 2020

Just because you shared it once in a company all-hands or a weekly Zoom meeting with your team doesn’t mean they grabbed onto that critical action that you’re requesting. To further drive memorability take your message one step further using SHARPs. SHARPs are powerful, make sure they’re in your messages. Then do it again.

Sharpe 52

Sharpe Audience Storytelling Follow-up 52

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The truth is that hundreds of companies offer legitimate online work, and some are even looking for people to recruit. The survey companies will then pay you to express your thoughts on numerous topics, products, or services. You’re also free to partner with multiple companies. You just need to be skilled.

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Affiliate Marketing How To Survey Sharpe 98

Terry Starbucker

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

How a sharp focus on rigor, discipline and quality plays right into basic human nature. The use of “ High Speed Voice Technology ” and other decidedly lo-tech (but very effective) tools. The More Human way that Menlo works with clients to build joyful relationships. The business value of getting things done.

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Software Sharpe Storytelling Magazine 277

Strategy Driven

JANUARY 28, 2021

we now see companies implementing more policies that aim to improve the working environment of their employees. However, while the demand for such talent is high, the competition for positions is also quite fierce, and you’ll need your CV writing skills to be as sharp as possible if you want to land a job.

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Diversity Due Diligence Press Release Tips 95

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

They will be more responsive to a company that caters to their localization, and your client retention should improve. It’s easy to forget about this after your company is earning strong revenue, but if you want to maintain those levels and grow your business, you need to stay sharp and relevant.

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Entrepreneur Development Goal Sharpe 140

Decker Communication

APRIL 21, 2022

Whether it’s a quarterly business review, a company town hall meeting, or really anything where we’re trying to influence, we tell, tell, and then tell some more. We love to use SHARPs, which make the point come alive and create an emotional connection to your audience. We lead with data and analysis, and a whole lot of detail.

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Audience Sharpe Storytelling Analysis 52

Strategy Driven

MAY 11, 2020

Risk management has always been an essential pillar of managing a successful company. But the current global pandemic is bringing it into sharp relief and showing many firms that their existing strategies simply aren’t up to the task. Companies can no longer go about their business, assuming that everything will continue as usual.

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Risk Management Management Insurance Sharpe 65

Skip Prichard

JULY 31, 2023

Enhanced Decision Making A well-rested leader is a sharp-minded leader. When leaders are sleep-deprived, their decision-making capacities can become compromised, leading to errors or misjudgments that can have serious consequences for their teams and companies. Here are a few benefits that a sleep offers for leaders: 1.

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Emotional Intelligence Power Leadership Stress 68

Chart Your Course

APRIL 3, 2015

Sluggish growth, persistently high unemployment, and sharp spending cuts by businesses and consumers alike have taken a toll. An alarming 70% of American workers are not showing up to work committed to delivering their best performance, and this has serious implications for the bottom line of individual companies and the U.S.

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How To Sharpe Bottom-up Commitment 100

The Practical Leader

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Does the experience feel like being poked in the eye with a sharp stick? Do you eagerly look forward to giving or receiving performance appraisals? Are you doing the poking? Most people hate performance appraisals. Not only are they ineffective, they often scorch and burn.

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Sharpe Webinar Agility Human Resources 113

Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Company profits are derived partly on hard work, and partly by the decisions made about the direction and focus of that hard work. In the modern age of business, you need to be sharp to manage your business towards having a competitive edge. Read on to learn how to sharpen the tools in your management kit in 2020 and beyond.

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Tips Management Short-term Long-term 66

Rich Gee Group

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

“If you’re not continually reinventing yourself, your company, or your brand, it’s only a matter of time before you become. Keep it FRESH, CLEAN, and SHARP. obsolete, irrelevant, and end up in the bargain bin.”. This is my own mantra that I provide for my clients. Old signs that are dirty/faded will LOSE business for you.

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How To Sharpe Bottom-up Brand 150

Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Senior leaders of the company routinely showed up at these training sessions to show employees how important the values and brand were. In sharp contrast, another client told me to design the session in such a way that it did not rely too heavily on the executive team’s presence.

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Guidelines Sharpe Training Brand 272

HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

According to bank executives, companies including Goldman Sachs, Barclays and Moelis have introduced programs to automate basic functions such as generating pitch books and valuation modeling. The Goldman Sachs survey was done as there was increased activity due to many companies adopting the SPAC route to go public. “We

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Banking Attrition Due Diligence Mayo 95